March 1, 2021

Battery demand to maintain elevated cobalt prices – report

But increasing advances in cobalt-free and low-cobalt content batteries will pose a large threat to long-term demand and prices, Fitch says.

March 1, 2021

Endeavour pivots to exploration to shake ‘M&A junkie’ image after deal spree

CEO Sebastien de Montessus said his priority now is to show shareholders he is committed to organic growth in six core gold mines across Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Burkina Faso.

March 1, 2021

Gemfields to restart mines after covid-triggered halts

Both Kagem emerald mine in Zambia and Montepuez ruby mine in Mozambique will restart production in a phased manner in mid-March.

February 26, 2021

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Freeport to expand US copper mines as Biden moves to electrify the nation; Minnesota court hands victory to PolyMet copper-nickel project; Sibanye-Stillwater to invest in European lithium company.

February 25, 2021

Gold Fields gets step closer to curbing reliance on Eskom

Mining firms say red tape has prevented them from generating their own power for years and have lobbied the government for rule changes.

February 25, 2021

African Gold SPAC to target ‘well-trodden’ mining countries

“We are the only Africa mining-focused SPAC amongst a sea of SPACs,” said Rob Hersov, the founder and chairman of the company.

February 25, 2021

Implats half-year profit surges, hikes dividend

The precious metals miner declared an interim dividend of 10 rand ($0.69) per share, compared with 1.25 rand in the year-ago period.

February 25, 2021

Deal for key metal in EV revolution brought bonanza for newcomer

A transfer of lucrative cobalt and copper assets by the Democratic Republic of Congo’s state mining company enabled a little-known investor to make $40 million within weeks.

February 25, 2021

Anglo American ended 2020 stronger than expected

The miner beat expectations with a small fall in 2020 earnings, but boosted dividend as soaring commodity prices helped it recover from covid-19 disruptions in the first half of the…

February 24, 2021

Harmony Gold mulls digging farther at world’s deepest mine

The South African miner could potentially extend Mponeng mine’s life by 20 to 30 years.